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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Malibu, CA

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The cost of independent living in Malibu is about $4,717 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 437 options.

Read 7912 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance. You may also consider nearby communities such as Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Camarillo.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Vintage GardensVintage Gardens is a senior housing community located in West Covina, Los Angeles County, CA. Enjoy beautiful California weather all year and take in the beautiful backdrop of sunny California. Covina is also a great location for shopping, entertainment community activities, and...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Huntington Westminster is very serene and blessed with greenery and flowers. We have areas to share with neighbors and get to know everyone at the Sunroom Café, BBQ area, swimming pools, hut tub and clubhouse. Although, we only accept cats as pets, I hope you will see all the unique things our...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Jacaranda Apartments, for Adults 55+, is located in the Sunny Hills Area of Fullerton, CA. We offer sophistication and style to active adults with a passion for living the good life. A unique combination of natural beauty and luxury, it's the perfect place to enjoy the lifestyle you so richly...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our residents enjoy the opportunity to create the lifestyle they desire. If you are looking for a community to call "home"where you can make good friends, have fun, keep active, relax and enjoy life, then Heritage Park is the right community for you!! Please contact s today, we will be happy to...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
This property has been designated for Seniors Only by the City of Anaheim Housing Authority.Quiet 11 unit complex, Apartments located on 2nd floor. Complex has elevator access in addition to the stairs.Near Lincoln and Brookhurst and Shopping and Bus Lines. Great freeway access. Entry off of...
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Under staffed but they did their best. There was talk about the person who was supposed to be in charge. Was not there anymore but they still had her name on the paperwork. My dad was in the memory care...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Here at Roosevelt Gardens we place special emphasis on the right of each resident to receive compassionate care in a manner which preserves individual’s dignity. Staff is trained to understand each resident’s physical, cognitive, emotional needs and challenges. Families learn effective ways in...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in Malibu, CA

The average cost of senior living in Malibu is $4,717 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Bernardino, CA with an average of $3,710 per month.

Independent living costs in Malibu, CA, vs. state and national averages

Malibu, CA
$4,717/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Malibu, CA, vs. other senior living options

$7,629/mo
Independent Living
$4,717/mo

Independent living costs in Malibu, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,751/mo
Studio
$4,650/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,963/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,799/mo

Senior living costs in Malibu vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Malibu, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMalibu, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,717/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,338/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,629/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Malibu, CA:$4,717/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Malibu, CA:$6,338/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Malibu, CA:$7,629/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Malibu, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Malibu and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Malibu, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Malibu have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Malibu, CA$4,630/mo$4,425/mo+4.6%
California$3,916/mo$3,864/mo+1.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Malibu, CA
2024 average cost:$4,630/mo
2023 average cost:$4,425/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
California
2024 average cost:$3,916/mo
2023 average cost:$3,864/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Malibu

Recent reviews for independent living in Malibu

Wellness Care Senior Living at Ojai in Oak View, CA

5.0
My mom has been at Autumn Years for over a year now. They have been unfailingly warm and helpful, to us as well as to her. We took care of Mom for two years and understood that it wouldn't be an easy matter to work with her emotional swings, yet the staff at Autumn Years has been beyond ...
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Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Brookdale Gardens of Tarzana

5.0
I have no complaints about the care my mother has been receiving at this community. The housekeeping does a great job at keeping her bedroom nicely maintained as well as the rest of the building. The staff have been very friendly and are always attentive to her needs. I overall have been very ...
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Malibu independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Malibu independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Malibu, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Malibu independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Malibu partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Malibu, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.2%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
38.4%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.7%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Malibu independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Malibu communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Malibu, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
38.2%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Malibu independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Malibu offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Malibu, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.5%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.1%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.7%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.7%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
43%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
30.9%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.5%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.6%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Villas By Astoria Park, Palms at Bonaventure and Ojai Meadows Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Malibu, California. See full list of communities.
There are 437 independent living facilities near Malibu, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Malibu, California are Palms at Bonaventure, Holiday Simi Hills and Atria Grand Oaks. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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